Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant - Saturday

WorkCare, Inc.; New York; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (MA) to provide drug and alcohol testing services and clinical support.

The role oversees patient intake, examinations, and administrative duties under supervision, in a busy onsite clinic environment. The position emphasizes DOT testing protocols, health screenings, and care coordination, with duties ranging from record-keeping to inventory management and client requests, all during a Saturday

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and NY LPN license or MA cert.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Drug & alcohol testing duties including oral fluid, urine, and breath alcohol collection.
• Clinical duties: vital signs, EKG, wellness testing, assist exams.
• Administrative duties: scheduling, records, inventory, and supplies.
• Worker’s compensation case management support and program coordination.

Skills

Patient relations

Communication skills

Independent work

Self-motivation

Punctuality

Education

LPN license (New York)

MA certification or nursing diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (MA). The LPN/MA is responsible for providing drug and alcohol testing services, clinical and administrative duties with the oversight of the Onsite Clinic Manger (RN), Program Manager (PM), Clinic Manager/Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the Consulting Medical Director (CMD).

This includes administrative clinic operations, providing patient intake and care, assisting with special requests from client, inventory management, in addition to assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed.

Schedule:

Saturday 6:00am - 6:00pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drug & Alcohol Testing duties:

• Oral fluid, urine drug and breath alcohol collection.
• Trained to DOT standards for drug and alcohol testing.

Clinical Duties:

• Performing diagnostic testing such as vital signs, EKG, audiogram, pulmonary function test, vision acuity, and respirator fit testing.
• Performing Wellness Testing (body fat, aerobic capacity assessment, upper body strength, etc.) and counseling (diet, exercise, tobacco cessation, etc.).
• Preparing patients for examinations and assisting during exams.
• Taking and Recording Vital Signs: Measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates etc.
• Taking and recording patient medical histories.

General Administrative Duties:

• Answering phones, greeting patients, and managing correspondence.
• Managing patient appointments and maintaining scheduling systems.
• Updating and managing patient medical records.
• Supplies – MA is responsible for ordering and maintaining medical & office supplies.
• Updating the medication/supply expiration binder.

Workers’ Compensation Case Management:

• Assisting in managing worker’s compensation case management program.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and a valid LPN license in the state of New York OR a high school diploma/general education degree (GED) and an active Medical Assistant Certification.
• Must have a current BLS certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and transportation method.
• One to three years of experience in the healthcare field or in a related area.
• Drug & Alcohol Testing/Occupational health experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to obtain HIPAA certification upon hire.

Skills and Competencies:

• Consistently exemplify excellent patient relations skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality of information concerning patients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; effective interaction with a wide variety of personnel who hold varying roles and have varying responsibilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, but will not hesitate to ask questions and/or seek information from the supervisor and other team members, so that tasks can be completed correctly.
• Strong self-motivation; proactive, high-energy, enthusiastic, "can do" work ethic; and ability to handle potentially stressful situations and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Ability to maintain punctuality and good attendance.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications for creation as well as modification, how to access and use the Internet and an e-mail program such as Microsoft Outlook.

Physical Demands:

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

This position has an hourly pay range of $28 - $30 per hour. Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 401k.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.